We've been to Olifants in October 2010 and were very happy to see (for the first time in 3 years) that they are finished building. IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!!!

Still looks the same

Reception

View of the shop

New Restaurant

Bar of the Restaurant

New Upper deck / restaurant deck

View from upper deck

View from lower deck

We plan to visit Olifants in August this year and booked number 18. After searching for hours I could not find photos from forumites of unit 18. So if anyone has photos of this particular bungalow or view from the bungalow, please share with us. I would apreciate it. (I started a topic "accommodation photo's" HERE so feel free to post pictures there)

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"I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me"

Unit 13 at Olifants is excellent, we have stayed in it twice and enjoyed every moment.

I participate because I care - CUSTOS NATURAENo to Hotels in and commercialization of our National Parks.No to Legalized Rhino and Lion trade.Done 159 visits to National Parks.What a wonderful privilege.

If 13 is not available, BG3U (107-111) units are more than excellent as well, with 109 as the one you should prefer.Those units look the other way, towards Olifants lookout, and are far away from the restaurant and reception, nice and quiet.

I am always amazed at the fact that those are overlooked.

Not posting much here anymore, but the photo's you can follow here There is plenty there.

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Not only are the views from the camp itself stunning but the N'wamanzi lookout and the H1-5 bridge over Olifants river also offer some breathtaking scenery and sightings.

Its always nice to get out the car and stretch your legs after a long days driving. These view point allow you to do just this while offering some unbelievable game viewing in the process. You also get the added bonus of the smells and sounds that come with being in the open bush

Large rivers like The Olifants are the life blood of KNP and there is generally lots of activity in and around the river (depending on what time of the year you are there). Take some time to scan the massive river bank with a pair of binoculars and you are sure to be rewarded.

We have enjoyed some quality sightings from these view points over the years, share some of your experiences from these beautiful parts of KNP?

James of the Jungle the view from the N’wamanzi lookout is great and a very special place to us . It is almost as if there is an overwhelming positive presence or something good which is difficult to describe. We have seen elephants, hippo’s, Waterbuck, Impala and Primates over time from that lookout. Birdlife is also Nice photo Crested Val.

“Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.”

Sounds like a very optimistic lion, I wonder if he was successful? Brave boy!

We've been lucky enough to see both lion and leopard in the distance from the look out at Olifants, its such a great vantage point. You need a good pair of binocs though

I think my favorite part is being able to see so many different species at once. You observe them interacting and going about their business undisturbed from a distance. It really teaches you to adjust to natures time. What do you think?